Cracked Interviews [Tennis Podcast]

Cracked Interviews [Tennis Podcast]

Author: Cracked Racquets, Bleav Language: English Episodes: 603
Hosted by Alex Gruskin of Cracked Racquets, Cracked Interviews pulls back the curtain on professional tennis through long-form conversations. This isn't a rapid-fire results show; it's a space where the people who define the sport get to elaborate on their journeys. Gruskin, a genuine enthusiast with deep knowledge, guides discussions that go beyond match points and rankings. You'll hear from celebrated players about the pivotal moments that shaped their legacies, from coaches dissecting the mental and technical evolutions of the game, and from influential analysts and executives who operate behind the scenes. Each episode of this podcast builds a comprehensive portrait of the tennis landscape, exploring personal stories of resilience, the business intricacies often hidden from fans, and candid opinions on where the game is headed. The tone is conversational and insightful, offering listeners a sense of sitting in on a private chat between professionals. For anyone curious about the human narratives woven into the fabric of tennis-the setbacks, strategies, and passions that statistics can't capture-this Bleav network podcast provides a consistent and engaging listen. It’s for the fan who wants to understand not just what happened on court, but why it matters and the people who made it happen.
Episodes
Alison Swain (NCAA): USC Women’s Tennis Head Coach [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:13
USC Women’s Tennis Head Coach Alison Swain joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap her team’s 2022 season, discuss why she’s feeling to upbeat about her roster heading into 2023, share her thoughts on Conference Real…
JJ Wolf: ATP World #66 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:47
ATP World #66 JJ Wolf joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss making his Top 75 breakthrough, reaching a first ATP Tour Final, the continued improvements in his game, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5 star…
Todd Widom: Former Miami All-American and High-Performance Coach [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:15
Former Miami All-American and high-performance coach Todd Widom joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to reflect on his playing career, explain his approach to developing successful players, and so much moreDon’t forget to…
Pam Shriver (WTA): Hall-of-Fame Player and Tennis Broadcaster [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:53
Hall of Famer Pam Shriver joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss her foray into the coaching ranks, the use of performance-enhancing substances in pro tennis, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5 star review…
Kareem Allaf: Iowa Men’s Tennis Career-Wins Leader and ATP Top 800 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:17
Iowa Men’s Tennis Career-Wins Leader and ATP Top 800 Kareem Allaf joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to share insight into being banned from Syria after competing against an Israeli player, how the tennis public can supp…
JY Aubone: Former FSU All-American and Top 500 ATP Player [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:20
Former Florida State All-American and Top 500 singles/doubles player Jean-Yves Aubone joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss his prolific college career, rekindling his love for tennis, getting into coaching, and…
Tanner Stump: Former University of Florida Men’s Associate Head Coach [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:29
Former University of Florida Associate Head Coach and author of the College Tennis Crash Course Newsletter Tanner Stump joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss his coaching tenure, the difficulties of breaking into…